Portugal's volcanic archipelago is home to addictively sweet and chewy muffins.

Historians debate whether this dish actually originated with Italian sex workers.

To taste the oldest wine still in production, head to Cyprus.

With this Dutch liqueur, you can now drink licorice.

The sweet-and-sour soda almost disappeared with the collapse of communist rule in then-Czechoslovakia.

Authentic renditions of this Vietnamese noodle dish rely on the terroir of a single coastal city.

These seashell-shaped, yolk-filled candies are a symbol of Portugal's canal-lined city.

In Thai lore, these fried hard-boiled eggs are a delicious warning for a misbehaving husband.

Welcome fall in Germany with this fizzy, refreshing young wine and a slice of savory onion tart.

Portuguese traders' love of marzipan paved the way for Thailand's vibrant mung bean candy.

This condiment proves that what the world considers delicious is (nearly) universal.

These delicious strands of juice-coated nuts look like colorful candlesticks.

This German sundae masquerades as an Italian dinner.

These Dutch doughnuts are classic New Year's treats.

In this Dutch holiday tradition, Sinterklaas leaves good children sweet pieces of the alphabet inside their shoes.

Only a few breweries still make smoky beer in this classic German style.

After the birth of a child, Dutch families celebrate with a sweet and colorful treat.

This ruby, tannic style is little-known outside its native Bulgaria.

Like the famed composer himself, this Mozart-homage bonbon originated in Salzburg, Austria.

Every December, Sinterklaas and his helper throw these little spiced cookies to Dutch children.

This summery parfait has mingled with British royals and literary elites.

Pink or green syrup turns a historic German ale into a tart, sweet delight.

This alcoholic drink has medicinal properties (and sometimes contains turtle penis).

When the clock strikes midnight on the third Thursday of November, fans gather to celebrate the release of this fresh, fruity wine.